Colonel General Aleksandr Chayko is appointed commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces, according to reports from the Fighter Bomber channel and RBK.

Russia adds interceptor drones and laser weapons to its active-duty border air defense forces, according to a new government decree.

The Russian government has issued a decree incorporating interceptor drones and laser weaponry into the active duty forces tasked with protecting the nation's airspace.

U.S. Central Command reports that U.S. Navy forces have intercepted 50 Iran-linked commercial vessels to enforce a naval blockade in the Arabian Sea. The U.S. has deployed a major task force, including two aircraft carriers, to the region.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that U.S. Navy forces have intercepted and redirected 50 commercial vessels linked to Iran since the start of a naval blockade in the Arabian Sea. The U.S. has deployed a significant naval task force, including two aircraft carriers and 13 destroyers, to enforce the blockade southeast of Iran.

Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko reports 16 drones neutralized over the region. The official statement confirms the interception of the aerial vehicles.

Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported that 16 unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralized over the region.

One person injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Chuvash Republic, regional official says. The victim's life is not in danger following the strike.

The head of the Chuvash Republic reported that one person was injured in a Ukrainian Armed Forces attack on the region, noting that the victim's life is not in danger.